On SD 50802.04, after encountering a huge Ion Storm, the crew found themselves on the ISS Manticore, working for the Imperial Fleet. After subduing yet another rebellious colony, the ship was tasked with deploying a new, biogenic weapon on an unsuspecting planet, at Colony 252. The crew was full of plotters, schemers and mutineers. Atragon-9 was killed by Escher and Captain Sovak was tortured by Alfred Bester and his Psi Cops. By SD 50804.28, the ship passed through another Ion storm and the crew returned to the USS Manticore.